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Favorite Books and Blankets

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for our brand new monthly storytime " Favorite Books and Blankets".

Disclaimer(s)

Kidspace Programs

  • If you regularly register for programs and do not show up, we reserve the right to [without notice] cancel future reservations that you make. 
  • Safety is our top concern. If the registered child or their parent/guardian is behaving in an unsafe manner or a manner that violates our library policy, they will be asked to leave.
  • If you  are 10 minutes late or more to a program, we reserve the right to give your seat away to another person.
  • Please adhere to program age ranges unless otherwise specified. Please reach out to Kidspace if you would like to request an accommodation. Some programmers and performers are more lenient than others and we always encourage you to ask.
  • We ask that parents/guardians engage in the activities with their kiddos. Please don't have side conversations during presentations. Let's all learn and explore together!

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

Storytime at Wilson Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us at Wilson Branch Library select Tuesday from January through April for stories, songs, movement and making new friends! Open to children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Register to get a reminder email or just drop-in! 

Disclaimer(s)

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

Crafty Kids Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Every month, we'll be making a craft with a theme. Recommended for ages 5 to 12 with adult guidance. Registration required.

 

Themes will be as follows:

January - Winter

February - Valentine's Day

Daughters of the American Revolution Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Daughters of the American Revolution will be here for a special storytime celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. We'll read a story about the Boston Tea Party and do a STEM activity where we design our own ships.

Young Explorers

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

We are back with our Young Explorers, at the Windsor Public Library. This  is our fun STEAM and adventure program. We travel to different countries and many U.S.

Disclaimer(s)

Kidspace Programs

  • If you regularly register for programs and do not show up, we reserve the right to [without notice] cancel future reservations that you make. 
  • Safety is our top concern. If the registered child or their parent/guardian is behaving in an unsafe manner or a manner that violates our library policy, they will be asked to leave.
  • If you  are 10 minutes late or more to a program, we reserve the right to give your seat away to another person.
  • Please adhere to program age ranges unless otherwise specified. Please reach out to Kidspace if you would like to request an accommodation. Some programmers and performers are more lenient than others and we always encourage you to ask.
  • We ask that parents/guardians engage in the activities with their kiddos. Please don't have side conversations during presentations. Let's all learn and explore together!

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

Windsor Lions KidSight

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special
Event Details:

The Windsor Lions KidSight team will be here providing free vision screenings for children six months to five years old. Free and drop in! Screenings take less than five minutes.

Found Poetry Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by stopping by the Mezzanine between 6 and 8pm and creating a poem using words from magazines. No registration required. For ages 6+.

National Pet Day Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join Kidspace for a storytime all about pets. Our special craft will be creating your own dream pet, whether it's a cute little bunny or a fire breathing dragon! This program is for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

Teen Craft: Pokemon Perler Bead Keychains

3:00pm - 4:30pm
School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Who's that Perler bead Pokemon? Let's find out! Come make your own favorite pokemon using perler beads and create a keychain fit for a Pokemon Master! 

Please call the Reference Desk with any questions at 860-285-1918

Young Zoologists Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

In this Saturday story time series, we'll read stories and learn about different animals each month followed by a craft. Recommended for ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special, Storytime
Event Details:

Play is an important part of child development. We'll be hosting a playgroup for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers most Mondays. Come meet other parents in the community and find friends for your little ones! Free.

Origami Seedling Pots

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature/Outdoor, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Spring is in the air and we are ready to garden. Learn to make biodegradable seedling pots that you can plant directly in the ground once your seeds are ready.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance - Wilson Branch

Please only register for a program if you plan on attending. By registering and not attending a program you are potentially taking a spot from someone else, or wasting food and program supplies. If you have registered for a program and can no longer attend please email or call the Wilson Branch front desk.

wilsonbranch2018@gmail.com or 860-247-8960

Windsor Library Association

This program was sponsored by the Windsor Library Association. To learn more, visit: wlact.org

Math Games

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Kidspace Program Room
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

The return of our popular Math Games program is here. Join us for some fun math riddles, problem solving, interactive games, cards, dice and possible coding along with our special sports math games! This program is for ages 7+

Disclaimer(s)

Kidspace Programs

  • If you regularly register for programs and do not show up, we reserve the right to [without notice] cancel future reservations that you make. 
  • Safety is our top concern. If the registered child or their parent/guardian is behaving in an unsafe manner or a manner that violates our library policy, they will be asked to leave.
  • If you  are 10 minutes late or more to a program, we reserve the right to give your seat away to another person.
  • Please adhere to program age ranges unless otherwise specified. Please reach out to Kidspace if you would like to request an accommodation. Some programmers and performers are more lenient than others and we always encourage you to ask.
  • We ask that parents/guardians engage in the activities with their kiddos. Please don't have side conversations during presentations. Let's all learn and explore together!

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join Windsor Public Library for Toddler Time, an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM on select Tuesdays.

STEM Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

STEM concepts will be discussed during storytime. After storytime there will be a STEM exploration stations or an experiment for participants. This program is intended for children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. 

Dream Journaling for Tweens and Teens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens
Windsor Public Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games, Health & Wellness, Special
Event Details:

Do dreams mean anything? Do you sometimes have wild dreams that you want to remember? We'll be talking about dreams, the science of dreaming, and discussing how to dream journal. We'll make our own dream journals to bring home. Ages 8 to 15.

Greek Heroes: Poseidon's Wrath with The Story School

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Celebrations, Health & Wellness, Performance, Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Story School will be here to lead us through a rousing story of Poseidon's Wrath. We will puzzle solve and sword fight our way through this heroic story. Are you ready to be a hero?

 

X-Files Investigation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our new series of monthly program the "X-Files" investigations. Let's probe and discuss the stories of Big Foot, Bermuda Triangle, ghosts, aliens, and so much more. Each month will be a different subject.

Disclaimer(s)

Kidspace Programs

  • If you regularly register for programs and do not show up, we reserve the right to [without notice] cancel future reservations that you make. 
  • Safety is our top concern. If the registered child or their parent/guardian is behaving in an unsafe manner or a manner that violates our library policy, they will be asked to leave.
  • If you  are 10 minutes late or more to a program, we reserve the right to give your seat away to another person.
  • Please adhere to program age ranges unless otherwise specified. Please reach out to Kidspace if you would like to request an accommodation. Some programmers and performers are more lenient than others and we always encourage you to ask.
  • We ask that parents/guardians engage in the activities with their kiddos. Please don't have side conversations during presentations. Let's all learn and explore together!

Sing & Stomp

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Celebrate Friday with some singing and dancing with your little one. This music and movement-based program is for children ages 5 and under and caregivers.

4th Annual Unicorn Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a magical morning of celebrating our favorite mythical animal-the unicorn! We'll read a unicorn story, listen to unicorn songs, and make a fun and unique unicorn craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance - Wilson Branch

Please only register for a program if you plan on attending. By registering and not attending a program you are potentially taking a spot from someone else, or wasting food and program supplies. If you have registered for a program and can no longer attend please email or call the Wilson Branch front desk.

wilsonbranch2018@gmail.com or 860-247-8960

Easter

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Windsor Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Windsor Public Library
Description:

The Windsor Public Library is closed on Sunday, April 20 in honor of Easter. Our normal hours resume on Monday, April 21 at 10:00 AM. 

Celebrating Penguin Day Storytime

10:00am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

We are celebrating National Penguin Day! Join us for a special storytime. Can you walk like a penguin? Can you dance like a penguin too? We will have stories, activities, a craft, songs and of course our jokes. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

Paint Outside the Lines

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Start the day with a little expression! We'll try a fun new art activity at each session. Open to children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Select Tuesdays Jan-April. Sign up to get a reminder email or just drop-in!

Disclaimer(s)

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

American Girl Doll Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Kidspace Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Bring your doll for an evening tea party and art session inspired by the American Girl Doll book series and collection.